Wednesday, April 3, 2013

SANTA MONICA, CA (April 3, 2013) – MTV<http://www.mtv.com/>
announced today that the “2013 MTV Movie Awards” will exclusively debut
the never-before-seen official teaser trailer for the long awaited
second installment of Lionsgate’s Hunger Games film franchise, “The
Hunger Games: Catching Fire,” LIVE on Sunday, April 14 at 9:00 p.m.
ET/PT. To celebrate the premiere, the film’s star Liam Hemsworth will
officially give the world its first glimpse of the
film. The teaser trailer will then be available online at
TheHungerGamesExplorer.com<http://www.thehungergamesexplorer.com/>, in partnership with Internet Explorer, after it airs on television.

The “2013 MTV Movie Awards” will air across
MTV’s global network of more than 60 channels reaching more than a
half-billion households around the world. The debut marks the first
footage released of “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire”
ahead of its November 22, 2013 theatrical release date.

“The Hunger Games: Catching Fire” begins as
Katniss Everdeen (played by Jennifer Lawrence) has returned home safe
after winning the 74th Annual Hunger Games along with fellow tribute
Peeta Mellark (played by Josh Hutcherson). Winning
means that they must turn around and leave their family and close
friends, embarking on a "Victor's Tour" of the districts. Along the way
Katniss senses that a rebellion is simmering, but the Capitol is still
very much in control as President Snow prepares
the 75th Annual Hunger Games (The Quarter Quell) - a competition that
could change Panem forever. “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire” is
directed by Francis Lawrence, and produced by Nina Jacobson’s Color
Force in tandem with producer Jon Kilik. The novel on
which the film is based is the second in a trilogy that has over 50
million copies in print in the U.S. alone. Lionsgate will release “The
Hunger Games: Catching Fire” on November 22, 2013.

The “2013 MTV Movie Awards” will serve as the
official kick off to the Summer Blockbuster season with rising superstar
and host Rebel Wilson set to go off and deliver the show's trademark
irreverent celebration of the movies, actors
and music that audiences love LIVE on Sunday, April 14 at 9:00 p.m.
ET/PT. Wilson will be joined by MTV’s Inaugural “Comedic Genius Award”
recipient Will Ferrell, who is nominated for “Best On-Screen Duo” with
Zach Galifianakis for “The Campaign,” “Trailblazer
Award” recipient Emma Watson who is nominated in three categories
including “Best Female Performance,” “Best Kiss” and “Best Musical
Moment” for her role in “The Perks of Being a Wallflower" and a special
musical performance by Selena Gomez. Additional performers
and presenters will be announced at a later date.

Fans can head to
MovieAwards.MTV.com<../Local%20Settings/Temporary%20Internet%20Files/Content.Outlook/AppData/Local/Microsoft/Windows/Temporary%20Internet%20Files/Content.Outlook/BJ5LQOYR/movieawards.mtv.com>
through Saturday, April
13 to vote. As in previous years, the category of “Movie of the Year”
will remain an ongoing battle throughout the 22nd annual “2013 MTV Movie
Awards” telecast. Additional presenters, performers and special award
recipients will be announced at a later date.

MovieAwards.MTV.com<http://movieawards.mtv.com/>
is the official site for the “2013 MTV Movie Awards” where fans can
visit to vote and get up-to-date info on this year’s show, watch video
of
last year’s biggest occurrences, get the full list of 2012 show
winners, and check out fashion and celebrity commentary from the red
carpet.

The “2013 MTV Movie Awards” will air across
MTV’s global network of more than 60 channels reaching more than a
half-billion households around the world. In addition, its convergent
programming and content will reach the entire interactive
community, via MTV’s more than 200 digital media properties around the
world. The 2012 MTV Movie Awards grew its reach +4% YOY with the coveted
12-24 demographic across key international markets, including the UK,
Australia, Spain, Netherlands, Sweden, Denmark,
Poland, Singapore and Mexico.

Jesse Ignjatovic/Den of Thieves serves as
Executive Producer for the “2013 MTV Movie Awards.” Garrett English
serves as Executive Producer and Executive in Charge for MTV. Amy Doyle
is Executive in Charge of Music and Celebrity Talent.
Joanna Bomberg is Executive in Charge of Music Talent. Wendy Plaut
serves as co-Executive Producer and Executive in Charge of Celebrity
Talent. Lee Lodge serves as co-Executive Producer.